Naturist Living Show

Chrissy and Dave are interviewed by Tim Chizmar about their nude wedding on Black’s Beach in California. Links to items mentioned in the show: Scott Cline’s The New Nudist Podcast The New Nudist Podcast – interview with Stéphane Deschênes De Anza Springs Resort Disneyland Club 33 Glen Eden Sun Club AANR, American Association For Nude … Continue reading Nude Wedding

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In just about a year, Just Naked has gained a tremendous amount of success both in real life and online. Adam Schwietert, one of the founders, tells us how they did it, what they’re doing now, and why they’re doing it. Links to items mentioned in the show: Just Naked Website Just Naked Instagram Just … Continue reading Just Naked

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Musicians who fight for body acceptance while making music; we chat with Dario Western of Laissez Fayre in Australia as well as Millie and Mie of The SoapGirls in South Africa. We also share some listener statistics and respond to voicemails. Links to items mentioned in the show: Calgary Nude Recreation Recreational Naturist vs Ethical … Continue reading The Nude Music

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Our correspondent, Tim Chizmar, interviews Corky Stanton, the founder of what may be the oldest naturist/nudist video website: ClothesFree.com. They discuss the beginning and, with Philip Fayne, they outline its future. Listen carefully to get a special promo code for clothesfree.com. Links to items mentioned in the show: The Naturist Living Show on Spotify Clothes … Continue reading ClothesFree dot com

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For some people, naturism can be a form of therapy. It can be so transformative that it changes your life. Madeline shares her very personal story of being saved by her experience. Links to items mentioned in the show: Working at Bare Oaks Ethical Naturism Photo: Madeline and Stéphane at Bare Oaks Family Naturist Park … Continue reading Nude Beginnings

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Tim Chizmar and Kayla Rae attends the Puppetry of the Penis show, a.k.a. the “art of genital origami”, in Las Vegas and interview the performers: Jamie Morris and Robert Ryan. Links to items mentioned in the show: Puppetry of the Penis International Site Puppetry of the Penis Show in Las Vegas Erotic Heritage Museum in … Continue reading Puppetry of the Penis

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We explore a variety of issues with artist and academic Matthew Hamon. There are many types of photography: casual, artistic, erotic, pornographic, artistic, clinical, commercial, scientific, etc… What is the difference? Is nude photography pornography? Is the image of a nude child indecent? What is consent? What if people misuse your image? What are the … Continue reading Nude Photography

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An interview with a new naturist; a young man who approached with skeptical caution to quickly become a passionate advocate of naturism. Links to items mentioned in the show: Interview copyright information Apple Podcasts Other places to subscribe to this show Episode where Nicole talks about growing up in naturism Brady’s Podcast: The Movie Men … Continue reading Skeptical to Fanatical

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Tim Chizmar interviews the director and cast of “Disrobed: Why So Clothes-Minded?” performed at the 2019 Hollywood Fringe Festival. Links to items mentioned in the show: Rec.nude – the pre-web internet naturist social media Southern California Naturist Association (SCNA) Barely Proper play in the August 2011 episode of the Naturist Living Show The Hollywood Fringe … Continue reading Nude Play

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Bethany Denton tells us how she came to create an episode of “Here Be Monsters” titled “The Evangelists of Nudism” where she recounts the story of her first, and rather unusual, experience as a nudist. Links to items mentioned in the show: Here Be Monsters – The podcast about the unknown HBM071: The Evangelists of … Continue reading Textile Nudist Podcast

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We discuss participation in naturism by Mormons from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (LDS) with Stacee (practicing) and Mike (lapsed). The religion’s focus on respecting the body creates an interesting (and arguably erroneous) dichotomy for those who want to be naturists. Links to items mentioned in the show: A question about … Continue reading Naturism in LDS/Mormons

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We talk to three young people: one who rebelled against naturism when she was a teen; one who stayed as a naturist; and another teenager who is new to naturism. Why teenagers leave: The club does not make them feel comfortable (possibly because it isn’t really about true naturist values like acceptance and tolerance of … Continue reading Keeping Youth

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We discuss dating for naturists/nudists. Because single men are the ones who seem to have the greatest challenge in naturism, we focus our advice on them. We interview Melissa who is an affirmed naturist and Christine who is not but would consider it for the right guy. A summary of the dating advice: Don’t focus … Continue reading Dating Advice for Naturists

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We chat with Nick and Lins about their experiences while visiting naturist places around the world and the amazing success of their Naked Wanderings blog. Links to items mentioned in the show: Marketing Naturism Podcast The Naked Wanderings Blog Naked Wanderings on Twitter Naked Wanderings on Instagram Naked Wanderings on Pinterest Naked Wanderings on Facebook … Continue reading Naked Wanderings

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We discuss the second edition of the book Dressed to Kill: The Link Between Breast Cancer and Bras with the authors, Sydney Ross Singer and Soma Grismaijer. They recount how they were subjected to vindictive and prejudiced attacks on their research and their personal reputation. Links to items mentioned in the show: Dressed to Kill (Second … Continue reading Dressed to Kill – Second Edition

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We chat with Kate Logan who, 20 years ago, dropped her robe during her graduation speech and finished speaking completely nude in front of 200 classmates, faculty, parents, family, and friends. Her story went viral around the world in a time well before Facebook and other electronic social media became popular. She was and is … Continue reading Baring It All For Graduation

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With episode 101 (or CI in the Roman Numerals we’ve been using) and as we approach our 10 year anniversary, we launch our new website. The new WordPress website and unique domain (instead of a subdomain of Bare Oaks) allow for better features, more flexibility, broader distribution, and better search engine optimization. We think that … Continue reading The New Naturist Living Show Website

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We catch up with Laurent Luft, the president of the Association des naturistes de Paris (ANP), to learn about their recent growth, the new naturist section in a Paris park, and the opening of a nude restaurant. Also, this is our 100th episode since we started 9 years ago, in December 2008! Links to items mentioned … Continue reading More Naturism in Paris!

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Barry Sykes tells us about his artist-in-residence experience at Oakwood Sun Club in the UK and explains the benefits for the host club. Links to items mentioned in the show: Barry Sykes Barry Sykes on Instagram Oakwood Sun Club Radical Essex Project Naked State Art Residency Photo: A feature on Barry Sykes in H&E Magazine Play … Continue reading Naked Artist in Residence

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Ashley Moffatt, who performed stand-up comedy nude at Bare Oaks for the first time, talks about her experience on SiriusXM Radio‘s Todd Shapiro Show. Links to items mentioned in the show: Stand-up comedy at Bare Oaks The Todd Shapiro Show The episode of the Todd Shapiro Show with Ashley Moffatt The episode of the Todd … Continue reading New Nude Comedians

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We chat with Amelia Allen, a fashion photographer who just published a photography art book about naturism. Links to items mentioned in the show: Amelia Allen’s Website Naked Britain book Naked Britain book on Amazon Episode 36 – Fashion Photo: Amelia Allen Play Now Episode XCVII

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In October 2017 Young Naturist America (YNA) announced that they are closing down. We talk to Felicity Jones to find out why. Links to items mentioned in the show: Young Naturists America (YNA) YNA’s announcement that they are closing down Photo: YNA group photo in Woodstock, New York from one of their weekend gatherings Play Now … Continue reading Goodbye YNA

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A discussion with Brandie Weikle the editor and founder of The New Family website and podcast who wrote an article and produced a podcast about raising children in naturism. Links to items mentioned in the show: 1,000 Families Project: Naked Among The Oak Trees—A Mom Of Two Embraces Naturism Do naturists have the right idea … Continue reading Naturist Parenting on The New Family Podcast

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A discussion with the new Executive Director of the American Association for Nude Recreation (AANR) about his vision for naturism/nudism and his plans for the association. Links to items mentioned in the show: The American Association for Nude Recreation (AANR) AANR’s announcement of the new Executive Director The Naturist Society (TNS) The Federation of Canadian … Continue reading New AANR Executive Director

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We discuss Reddit and the nudism subreddit with Forrest (a.k.a. Vascrypt) moderator for the nudism page which has nearly 8,000 followers. Links to items mentioned in the show: Avalon Resort Reddit Nudism subreddit Photo: Nudism page on Reddit Play Now Episode XCII

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Thea Fitz-James discusses her one-woman play Naked Ladies along with body issues, feminism, and the meaning of nudity. Links to items mentioned in the show: CBC’s As It Happens – Interview with Thea Fitz-James (at the end of part 1) Naked Ladies play Thea Fitz-James Photo: Thea Fitz-James during a performance of Naked Ladies Play … Continue reading Naked Ladies

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We catch up with Felicity Jones (from YNA, not the Rogue One actor!) to discuss gender and single men policies in naturism. Links to items mentioned in the show: YNA – Young Naturists America Felicity’s blog: Nudism, Gender and Single Male Policies Felicity’s blog: The Nudism Gender Problem Part 2: Addressing Harassment Episode 20 – How Not … Continue reading Gender and Single Men Policies in Naturism

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A visit to a naturist swim in Paris that is organized by the Association des Naturistes de Paris (ANP) three nights per week. There seems to be a resurgence of naturism in France with the participation of naturists in the Fête de l’humanité last summer, the announcement that Paris will at long-last have a naturist area, and … Continue reading Naturism in Paris

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We chat with a group of regular visitors who prefer to visit Bare Oaks only in winter. Their activities include dousing themselves with water while nude in sub-zero weather and ice skating, also nude, on our frozen lake. Photo: Bare Oaks members skating in January 2016 Play Now Episode LXXXVII

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Thirteen artists talk about their experience at the 2016 Naked State Art Residency held at Bare Oaks Family Naturist Park. (Part 2 of 2) Links to items mentioned in the show: Naked State Part 1 on the Naturist Living Show Naked State website Jay Whitehead’s website Natalie Wardle’s website Matt Hamon’s website Philippa Hajdu’s website … Continue reading Naked State Part 2

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Teresa Ascencao talks about Arts Unfold’s first Naked State Art Residency. In August 2016, thirteen artists from Australia, Finland, England, and across Canada and the USA spent a week creating artworks that explore the nude human body in context of nature, culture and art. (Part 1 of 2) Links to items mentioned in the show: … Continue reading Naked State Part 1

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An interview with Emma James (best known as Socks Off on Twitter) who was one of 3,000 people who participated in the Spencer Tunick installation organised on July 9th by the Ferens Art Gallery in Hull, UK.Links to items mentioned in the show: Spencer Tunick’s website Sea of Hull Event website Photos of the event … Continue reading A Spencer Tunick Experience

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An interview with Sarah Schrank, associate professor of history at California State University, Long Beach, about her article on the architecture of nudism. Her article is as much a history of the nudist/naturist movement and the way its ideas and how it is practiced have changed over time. Links to items mentioned in the show: … Continue reading Architecture of Nudism and Naturism

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An update about the future of the Naturist Living Show. And some reader comments! To summarize: The show will now benefits from the volunteer help of Sean Mitchell. There will be more regular episode although they may not be exactly on a monthly schedule. As well, we will limit the shows to a single topic … Continue reading 2016 Update

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An interview with Morley Schloss who tells us about Sunsport Gardens Family Naturist Resort. Recorded in February 2015 just before the start of the annual mid-winter naturist festival. Links to items mentioned in the show: Northeast Naturist Festival Empire Haven Nudist Park Episode 22, August 2010 – An interview with Morley Schloss The official INF … Continue reading Sunsport Gardens Family Naturist Resort

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Each year, Bare Oaks Family Naturist Park needs to hire a number of people for the summer – more every year because of the park’s growth. At times, hiring the right people has been a challenge. We discuss the new and successful strategy used for the summer of 2015. Links to items mentioned in the … Continue reading Working at Bare Oaks

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We attend the 45th annual nude volleyball superbowl at White Thorn Lodge in Pennsylvania. Links to items mentioned in the show: White Thorn Lodge Episode 56 – Michele Rauter: A Pro Volleyball Player in the Naturist World Episode 4 – Nude Volleyball Photo: Aerial Photo of the main area and some of the volleyball courts … Continue reading Volleyball Superbowl 45 at White Thorn Lodge

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Lisa Brandt talks about her experience working at the Four Seasons Nudist Resort in the early 1980’s and The Naked Truth, the book she wrote about it. Plus Darren from Australia, Felicity from YNA and more… Links to items mentioned in the show: Petition for a clothing-optional beach on Tybee Island Bill Nesc’s recounts his … Continue reading Working in a Nudist Club

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An interview with Virginia Eichhorn, the curator of Getting Naked, an exhibit of nude art from the Canadian Art Council Art Bank; most of which has never been publicly displayed because of society’s discomfort with nudity. Plus Felicity and more… Links to items mentioned in the show: The B.E.A.C.H.E.S. Foundation Institute Sunsport Garden Family Naturist … Continue reading Nude Art

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Serge Pavlovic from the Western Cape Naturist Association tells us about their big win in South Africa. Plus Felicity on Free The Nipple, Michael with a new Australia segment and reader comments. Links to items mentioned in the show: The Mexican Naturist Federation Young Naturist Association YNA The Free The Nipple movie Where to watch … Continue reading South Africa

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On the 50th anniversary year of the Ponderosa Nature Resort (in Ontario, Canada – not the notorious Ponderosa Sun Club in Indiana, USA) Hans and Lisa Stein talk about starting the club and subsequently the Four Seasons Nudist Resort. Plus Felicity talks about people who steal nude photos. Links to items mentioned in the show: … Continue reading Fifty Years at the Ponderosa Nature Resort

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Sarah talks about her experience doing a couple of college assignments at Bare Oaks. Alexis recounts how she went from exploring the idea of naturism to working at Bare Oaks in just a few days. Plus Felicity, the Kingston-Frontenac Free Body Society (KFFBS) and more. Links to items mentioned in the show: Loyalist College Bare … Continue reading School Project

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Are naturists weirdos? No, the textiles are the weirdos and here’s why. Plus Felicity, more standup comedians, and more… Links to items mentioned in the show: Gawker article: Here Is a List of All the Ways Your Spanx Are Probably Killing You Episode 45: an interview with Sydney Ross Singer, co-author of the book Dressed … Continue reading Weirdos

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We discuss the hobby known as Geocaching and those who like to do it nude. Plus Felicity, teens working at Bare Oaks and more. Links to items mentioned in the show: Episode 47 – Attracting Youth DNTO – Taking it off: what did you expose by stripping? Best Health magazine article by Patricia Pearson Young … Continue reading Nude Geocaching

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A chat with Serenity Hart who is doing a topless tour of Canada this summer. Plus an interview with Kim Rasmussen from Eskesen, makers of the floaty stripper pen; new cabins at Bare Oaks; and Felicity from YNA is back. Links to items mentioned in the show: Blog and photos of the new Cabins at … Continue reading Topless Tour of Canada

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A discussion about pubic hair including an interview with the author of the Bare to Bush website plus Bitcoins, France and more. Links to items mentioned in the show: 2014 France Trip Information about Bitcoins The Vagina Monologues’ V-Day Bare Oaks Players Cameron Diaz’s The Body Book Huffington Post’s story on mannequins with pubic hair The … Continue reading Pubic Hair

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Plans by Joshua Williams for a naturist oasis in New York City and an interview with Suzanne Schell who owns both Laguna Del Sol and Mira Visa Resort; plus an update on the 2014 France trip, Felicity from YNA and more. Links to items mentioned in the show: 2014 France Trip The BBC’s Dr. Who … Continue reading Plans for an Urban Oasis and the Owner of Two Resorts in the Western U.S.

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A discussion about women’s relationship with their bodies and the 60th anniversary of the International Naturist Federation (INF); plus porn literacy, more Facebook censorship, reader feedback, Felicity from YNA and more. Links to items mentioned in the show: Naturist Living Show on Feedblitz Gawker article about Facebook Censorship BBC article about Facebook Censorship Western Cape … Continue reading Women’s relationship to their bodies and the 60th anniversary of the INF

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An interview with comedians who performed nude for the first time; plus Facebook censorship, Bare Oaks on Google Streetview, an open letter to an anonymous complainant, the problem with sarongs, and Felicity & Jordan from YNA speak about tolerance. Links to items mentioned in the show: Facebook advertising rules Facebook community standards – a.k.a. censorship … Continue reading Standup Comedy Exposed

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A radio play version of The Vagina Monologues performed during the 2013 FCN/FQN Canadian Naturist Festival at Bare Oaks Family Naturist Park. Plus Felicity talks about a recent NBC News story about attracting youth and whether teens should tell others that they are naturists. Links to items mentioned in the show: Felicity and Young Naturists … Continue reading The Vagina Monologues

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We discuss academic naturism including a university course on naturism, a dissertation on using naturist concepts of body image to treat sexual abuse victims and a journal article on how media images of thin women affect self-esteem. Plus Felicity, erections, marketing and more… Links to items mentioned in the show: Best Health magazine article about … Continue reading Academia and Treating Sexual Abuse

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In 2009, ESPN Magazine put together a team that included Michele Rauter, a pro volleyball player, and sent them to the Nude Volleyball Superbowl at White Thorn Lodge in Pennsylvania. Michele enjoyed it so much that she went back on her own for two more years. In this episode we caught up with Michele and … Continue reading Michele Rauter: A Pro Volleyball Player in the Naturist World

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A discussion of marketing strategies and techniques for operators of naturist businesses with a focus on branding and targeting. “A brand is a living entity – and it is enriched or undermined cumulatively over time, the product of a thousand small gestures” Michael Eisner, former CEO of Disney Links to items mentioned in the show: … Continue reading Marketing Naturism

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Our new correspondent, Felicity from YNA, discusses Lighthouse Beach; we hear some poetry about naturism; we get more evidence that sunshine is good for you; Brian updates us on Nudist Expo 2013; and more! Links to items mentioned in the show: The 2013 Naturist Holidays Guide at the Bare Boutique The publisher of the 2013 … Continue reading Lighthouse Beach, Poetry, Healthy Sunshine and Nudist Expo 2013

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An interview with Mormons who practice naturism/nudism. Links to items mentioned in the show: Stitcher Internet Radio The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Sister Wives television show on TLC Episode 106 of the Mormon Expression Podcast LDS Skinny-Dipper Connection UANR Play Now Episode LI

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A Christmas (card) story, Mark Storey on the Naturist Society’s bibliography of naturist/nudist works, and the American Nudist Research Library in Kissimmee, Florida. Links to items mentioned in the show: Trip to CHM Montalivet & Paris, France – July 5-16, 2013 Places to checkin, review, recommend or provide feedback about the Naturist Living Show and Bare Oaks Family Naturist … Continue reading Bibliography of Naturism and Nudism

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During the 33rd Congress of the International Naturist Federation in Koversada, Vrsar, Croatia, an interview with the Mick Ayers, vice president of the INF and Bernd Huijser, Policy Officer for international relations in the Dutch naturist federation. Plus: over a million downloads/listeners to the Naturist Living Show this year! With 198,013 downloads/listeners in October alone!! Naturist Living … Continue reading International Naturism

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A visit to the Centre Hélio Marin (CHM) de Montalivet, a French naturist resort on the Atlantic coast near Bordeaux, that has over 3,000 sites and over 5,000 people per day in the summer. We also announce the launch of an organized vacation to CHM Montalivet. Links to items mentioned in the show: CHM Montalivet … Continue reading Naturist Vacation in France

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A discussion on attracting youth to naturism that includes interviews with two groups run by young adults for young people. Issues in attracting youth discussed include: Identifying a general recruiting problem in clubs Targeting youth with marketing Communicating with a relevant message in the right place Providing a welcoming environment Setting realistic expectations Links to items mentioned in … Continue reading Attracting Youth

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The PyroFlys fire performers who prefer to do their routines nude and Tohm Lev who not only sings about legalizing nudity but performed nude in her music video. Links to items mentionned in the show: Places to review, recommend or provide feedback about the Naturist Living Show and Bare Oaks Family Naturist Park: iTunes, Google … Continue reading Performing Nude

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A general discussion about physical health and an interview with Sydney Ross Singer, co-author of the book Dressed to Kill which describes a link between breast cancer and bras. Links to items mentioned in the show: Sunshine and Vitamin D podcast Sydney Ross Singer and Soma Grismaijer website killerculture.com Dressed To Kill book Play Now Episode XLV

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A follow-up discussion about teenagers and young adults in naturism as well as a family summer naturist vacation at La Pommerie in Québec. Links to items mentioned in the show: Volleyball tournament Some recent media coverage of Bare Oaks Family Naturist Park Teenagers and Young Adults in Naturism Podcast Why Clothing-Optional Doesn’t Work Podcast Cypress … Continue reading Summer Vacation in Québec

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We interview Moira Johnston who has been walking topfree in New York City and discuss male nudity in film. We also talk about the development of a new naturist resort called Cambium in the Dominican Republic. Links to items mentioned in the show: Time Magazine Breastfeeding Cover The Outdoor Co-ed Topless Pulp Fiction Appreciation Society … Continue reading Breasts, Penises, and a New Resort

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A discussion with Brian Spence, the man behind the upcoming Nudist Expo and the social networking website called the Nudist Clubhouse. Links to items mentioned in the show: Nudist Expo Nudist Clubhouse Play Now Episode XLI

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We discuss the role of naturist and nudist organizations through an interview with Jim Smock, the new Executive Director of the American Association for Nude Recreation (AANR). Links to items mentioned in the show: Video (in French) of the 1974 INF Congress where Francis Schelstraete proposed the definition of naturism which was adopted. Domain de Bélézy … Continue reading Naturist and Nudist Organizations

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Contrary to recent reports, there is youth in naturism! The truth is revealed about adolescent and young adult naturists. We also discuss how to attract more young people into naturist clubs. And we set a new a new record in December 2011: 57,756 listeners in one month!! Links to items mentioned in the show: TV Show: My … Continue reading Teenagers and Young Adults in Naturism

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Listener comments, naturism in France, and some recent research on objectification. Links to items mentioned in the show: Video on Naturism in France University of Maryland Mind Perception and Morality Lab “More than a body: Mind perception and the nature of objectification” in the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology Play Now Episode XXXVIII

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A bit of history and spirituality in naturism by way of an interview with Philip Carr-Gomm, author of A Brief History of Nakedness as well as a psychologist and the leader of the Order of Bards Ovates & Druids for over twenty years. Links to items mentioned in the show: Among the Nudists by Frances … Continue reading A Brief History of Nakedness

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Fashion is often considered the antithesis to naturism. It can indeed be an oppressive tyrant. But it can also simply be an aesthetic or artistic consideration. We interview Joshua Williams, an adjunct professor at the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York who recently discovered naturism. Links to items mentioned in the show: Joshua William’s website Fashion Institute of … Continue reading Fashion

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A radio-play adaptation of Barely Proper by Tom Cushing recorded at Bare Oaks Family Naturist Park on August 4, 2011 during the Naturist Festival. Originally published in 1931 and subtitled “an unplayable play”, Barely Proper was extensively performed in nudist/naturist clubs in the 1960’s and 1970’s and served as an introduction and fundraiser for them. … Continue reading Barely Proper

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A discussion with some of the cast & crew of Act Naturally after the Toronto movie preview and an interview with Dennis Craig Smith, author of The Naked Child/Growing Up Without Shame and Naked Fear. Links to items mentioned in the show: Act Naturally Fox Theatre Nudity & Christianity Podcast – Episode 32 Women Podcast … Continue reading Movie Wrap-Up and Growing Up Without Shame

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Naturism and religion is discussed with a focus on Christianity and the Bible. We interview author Tom Pine who has written extensively about Christianity and naturism. Matthew Neal of The Biblical Naturist Blog is also interviewed about his post on objectification and lust in religion. Links to items mentioned in the show: Ethical Naturists in … Continue reading Christianity and Naturism

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A discussion of nudity in theatre including a play where a clothing-optional night was held in March 2011. Plus an interview with the actors of this two-woman show where they spend most of their time nude on stage. Links to items mentioned in the show: Act Naturally – June 26, 2011 Toronto Movie Preview Theatre … Continue reading Nude Theatre

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We introduce the concept of the Ethical Naturist. We also interview Cec Cinder, one of the pioneers of naturism and a prolific author. Links to items mentioned in the show: Naturist or Nudist? – Episode 3 Why Clothing-Optional Does Not Work – Episode 8 Gymnophobia – Episode 14 Act Naturally – The Movie Olive Dell … Continue reading Ethical Naturists plus a Naturist Pioneer

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An interview with J. P. Riley, director and producer of the new independent movie Act Naturally. Filmed at Olive Dell Ranch, this is a naturist movie by naturists but produced by professionals. Plus reviews of Diary of a Nudist, Les Textiles and CBC radio’s DNTO show on “private parts”. Links to items mentioned in the show: … Continue reading New Naturist Film

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Human female breasts are arguably the body part most obsessed about by both genders. In this episode we explore society’s obsession with breasts. Two Guelph university students, Andrea and Lindsay, discuss the Top Freedom Day of Pride they organized in August 2010. Gwen Jacob tells us how, 20 years ago, her topless stroll while a student … Continue reading Breasts

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Every naturist needs to understand pornography because the images of naturism are so often classified as pornographic by the general public. And, for nearly a century, hustlers have exploited naturists in order to create porn. But most importantly, we need to understand how pornography is hurting us and affecting our relationships. Not only is naturism … Continue reading Pornography

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From the very beginning of naturism/nudism, there have been people who have exploited naturists and nudists. They go against the very core values of our movement. They objectify our bodies and sexualize our activities. They turn our philosophy into a source of personal gain. (money, sex, power, pride, etc…) Some of them even pander to … Continue reading Exploitation

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Naturist music in a variety of styles and from several artists plus interviews with a few of them. Links to items mentioned in the show: Info about the Naturist Anthem by Helene Williams & Leonard Lehrman at TNS’ Opera-Musical Theatre Special Interest Group The Naked Drummer & the Baileys Road Band Bill Siddall’s CD Stitchless Ton Dou … Continue reading Naturist Music

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A discussion of internet-based retailers selling naturist/nudist merchandise and the launch of the Bare Boutique online shop. Plus an interview with Eric Jarvis who originally founded Bare Oaks Family Naturist Park when, in 1972, he purchased empty land and started the Toronto Helios Society at Haytor Park. He tells us his story and the challenges of starting … Continue reading History of Bare Oaks

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Recounting a first-time experience and a conversation with Morley Schloss; one of the most important leaders of the naturist movement. He is co-owner of Sunsport Garden, the only original member of the Naturist Action Committee that is still serving, a topfree rights activist, long-time member and past president of Naturist Rochester, a prolific writer on … Continue reading Morley Schloss

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In this episode, we review the 1984 movie “Educating Julie” and talk about what it is like to participate in the World Naked Bike Ride. Links to items mentioned in the show: “Educating Julie” on the IMDB (Internet Movie Database) World Naked Bike Ride World Naked Bike Ride Toronto Flickr Photos of the 2010 Toronto … Continue reading World Naked Bike Ride

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Some individuals have more trouble than others getting people to accept them. While that is true in our society as a whole, it can become even more pronounced in a naturist environment. This is likely because traditional barriers are dropped and the individual is foremost. Additionally, people who are new to naturism can feel self-conscious … Continue reading How not to be creepy

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It is plainly obvious that visible minorities are under-represented in naturism. In this episode, we try to understand why and ascertain what can be done to change the situation. Our two guests are both bloggers who have discussed the subject. George’s Blog: TheNaturistReview.blogspot.com André’s Blog: i-naked.tumblr.com Episode XIX Photo by DarkFokus

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An overwhelming number of studies have recently come out that show that there are many health-giving benefits from sun exposure. Just a few years ago, the consistent message from the medical and scientific community was that any sun exposure was bad. But we now know the vital importance of the vitamin D that sunshine gives … Continue reading Sunshine and Vitamin D

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Of the two genders, women get the most pressure from society to meet to unrealistic expectations of physical beauty. That is one of the reason that women benefit most from being a naturist but it is also why they have the hardest time trying naturism. For a woman, the idea of being nude in … Continue reading Women and naturism

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As the American philosopher George Santayana said, those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it. Through an interview with Doug Beckett, founder of the Federation of Canadian Naturists, we get a first hand account of what naturism was like over half a century ago. Links to items mentioned in the show: Ray … Continue reading Lessons from Naturist History

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Part 3 of 3 on nudity and the human body. In this last part, we continue look at society’s view of nudity through the lens of mass media. We review three televisions shows from the U.K. Links to items mentioned in the show: Dawn Gets Naked (BBC) Naked Office (Virgin) Naked Britain (Sky1) Going Natural … Continue reading Nudity on British TV

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Part 2 of 3 on nudity and the human body. In the second part, we discuss Gymnophobia, the fear of nudity and how it impacts our view of the human body. As in part 1, we look at society’s view of nudity through the lens of mass media. In particular, we review and critique a … Continue reading Gymnophobia

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Part 1 of 3 on nudity and the human body. In this first show, we discuss society’s attitude towards the human body and how we deal with being nude. How mass media deals with people who are naked is reflective of our own attitudes. But mass media also amplifies our fears, issues and anxieties thereby … Continue reading Nudity and the Human Body

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In this episode we discuss naturist beaches with Judy Williams. For the last few decades, she has been the leading force behind Vancouver’s Wreck Beach, one of the most famous nude beaches in the world. She tells us how she got involved in naturism and takes us on a narrative tour of Wreck Beach. She … Continue reading Clothing-Optional/Nude/Free Beaches

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A discussion of the reasons for the failure and closure of Glen Echo Family Nudist Park north of Toronto, Ontario and an interview with Stan Wortner of Sunny Glades which, because of the closure of Glen Echo, is the oldest, continuously operating, naturist club in Ontario. We also interview Stina Sieg, a 26 year old … Continue reading Old clubs and a young woman in an old trailer

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